The clinic is something Jefferson band director Jordan Yi hopes to do every year. Next year, he’d like to add drum line battles.

What they did

Phantom Regiment Staff led students of varying skill levels through exercises in drumming technique. They plays on bass drums, snare drums and tenor, which is typically a cluster of four to seven drums. The students played in one large group and in small groups. Some students were playing for the first time. Some had been playing for years.

What they said

“It was nice to get the knowledge of a bass drum. I never played it before, but it’s something new that I’d like to do.” Amayrani Gorostieta, 14, Jefferson freshman

“Seeing all those Phantom Regiment people and see them going to bigger and better things, we learn that we can do it, too.” Tyriell Hardy, 17, Jefferson junior

“It was pretty cool. They had great labs to share with us. I’m really interested in trying out for the Phantom Regiment now.” Ismael Gomez, 17, Jefferson senior